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1920" May Bell Tenor Banjo

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1920's May Bell 4-string Tenor banjo with pearlized blue and cream fret fingerboard and back pearlized blue and cream. Features Grover patent presto tail piece and tuner Nobs. Also includes D'Addario loop end strings LE009 plain steel, approximately 34 x 14.5 x 5 in.

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1920" May Bell Tenor Banjo

Name: 1920\" May Bell Tenor Banjo
SKU: 73975981
Price: 140 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $600 - $1,500

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Starting Price $400

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